Local Notices and Plugs from a 19th Century Paper
A jumble of items reports on a dog pound list, weather notes, births, church services, court term, encampment, youth auxiliary meeting, skating events, a sermon on India, electrical lamp experiment, rehearsals, concerts, charity entertainments, cold waves and warming trends, poetry, temperance society meeting, athletic club opening, local purchases, political meetings, fire response, agricultural road value, postal printing, market plans, and Sons of the Revolution conventions.
Narrow escape in runaway wagon incident near Park avenue
Harry Ulrich of East Fifth street narrowly avoided serious injury when a horse and wagon ran wild after a quarrel on Park near the railroad bridge. Ulrich jumped from the wagon before Font Street and the pair wrecked the curb in front of the Courier office before the horse was halted near Madison avenue. The horse had belonged to the late Joel Briant, linked to a previous Park Avenue runaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry ‘Ulrich
Harry Ulrich
East Fifth Street
Courier Office
Madison Avenue
Joel Briant
Park Avenue
Infant found dead in water near Water Street bank
Two ten year old boys, Patrick McClaymont and Lewis Wilson, found a male infant corpse in Tier's Pond near the North Plainfield bank. Dr J N Carman examined remains and officials arranged removal. The infant had not been in water more than 24 hours and fell eighteen feet. George Apgar, a carpenter in Dunellen, fell eighteen feet while working on a brick extension and suffered a severe head injury with concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Patrick McClaymont
Lewis Wilson
Tier’s Pond
Water Street
North Plainfield
Ito
New York World
Raversacka
J. N. Carman
Bauersachs
Eorge Apgar
Dunellen
George Apgar
Local Notes and Society News Digest
Ann Collier remains in Providence BRL for several days. The eighteen month old Marjory Neal of Rockview Avenue died this morning. Dr and Mrs Ellis W Hedges cancel home plans due to the death of Leon Abbott Jr the governor’s private secretary. A wedding today unites Private Secretary Abbott’s son to Miss Lilian A Hall of New York. Mr and Mrs P G Couch of New York visited Mana ger Leggett of Central Pharmacy. Mr Couch bought a map at Atwood’s Pharmacy on Broadway. Professor Venino’s Casino concert is postponed to May 19 due to sickness in the family. Alexander M Ross and Florence Potter to wed at the bride’s home on West Seventh Street at 7:30 pm Rev Dr A J L Lewis to officiate. Clara Louise Kingsland of Roselle married William Howard Barton of Westfield at Trinity Church Cranford yesterday afternoon. The Lenten Club dance at Miss Minnie Witkoo’s Green Brook Road home drew many guests from local society. Participants included Minnie Murray, Gusaic Murray, Jean Erickson, McKinney sisters, Walz, J Wharton, Butler, Florence and Laura Underwood, Bertha Warton, Lena Harte, Fred and Louis Wala, Howard Beebe, Joseph Tilney, Edward Van Boren, Andrew McKinney. Music by a New York orchestra and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PG. Couch
New York
Leggett
Central Pharmacy
Couch
Atwood
Broadway
Professor Venino
Casino
Alexander M. Ross
Miss
Florence Potter
West Seventh Street
A.J, IL
Lewis
Clara Louise
Thomas B. Kingsland
Roscile
Wiliam Howard Barton
Weatfield
Clal
Mins Minnie Murray
Misa Gusaic Murray
Jean Erickson
Mins McKinney
Misa Walz
Mr. J. ©. Wharton
Miss Butler
Minnea Florence
Laura Underwood
Miss Arnold
Philadelphia
Bertha Warton
Lena Harte
Messie
Fred
Louis Wala
Howard Beebe
Joseph Bert Tilney
Edward van Boren
John N. Moore
Andrew McKinney
Mosic
Delinquent Woman Committed to Asylum After Church Fire Attempt
Captain Grant and Officer Cooney escorted Maria Mahan to Morris Pisiss Asylum in a coach at dawn. Two physicians declared her insane yesterday and the commitment papers were placed in Captain Grant's hands.
New Principal Appointed After Board Deliberation
Geary W. Maxson of Plainfield chosen as principal to succeed Miss Bulkley at Pawtucket Public Schools. Board consulted Miss Bulkley, who advised based on long experience, before confirming Maxson after thorough canvassing. Maxson, son of Jonathan and Matilde Maxson, is tied to local families and married into the Vigors. he has not yet resigned from Sawtucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geary W. Maxoin
Pewtechet
Baan
Julia
Bulkler
Board of Education
Waa
Bulkley
Enry W. Marson
St Pawtucket
Piainfeld
Misa Bulkley
Chicago University
Board of Neation
Maxson
Maxsen
Plainfield & Short
Apos
Jonaihan
Matilde Maxson
Charles Potter, Jr
West Seventh Street
Misa Sarah
Sawtucket
Toehlentaily
Boars
Park Club Dominates Union County in Bowling Series Win
The Park Club of Washington Park extended its dominance over Union County Country Club, winning ten of eleven games in the second series. Park Club led throughout, with final tallies showing a 68 and 125 pin margin in two matchups as the teams prepare to finish the series next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Club
Worth Plainfeld
Washington Park
Union County Country Club
North Plainfield
Union
Jver Lenty
Lastight
Park
Booth
Kimball Sandford
Win Park Club
Union County Country
Philadelphia firm fails to substantiate embezzlement claim
Parrish of Gately & Co. filed charges against agent John H. Whalen in Philadelphia. Justice Hetfield heard the complaint but Justice Nash ruled the evidence failed to prove embezzlement, and the prisoner was discharged after witnesses testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tierbert Hi. Parrish
Gately & Co
Philadelphia
Justice Hetfield
John H. Whalen
Jontice Nash
Ourtice
Toes and thumbs sparking statewide curiosity
The Courier story about John Peterson of Collage Place and his newborn daughter with extra toes has prompted other towns to report similar cases. Tremont cites Rowe Palone, a five year old girl without thumbs but with seven toes on each foot and five fingers on each hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
John Peterson
Collage Place
Trenton
Rowe Palone
Small Fire At Park Avenue Blaze Causes No Damage
An eight o'clock morning fire alarm from box 26 at Park Avenue and Eighth Street brought a prompt response. A chimney issue at A C Baldwin’s residence caused a fire scare but no water was used and no damage resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Eighth Street
A. C. Baldwin
Memorial Day Detail of Winteld Scott Post
The Winteld Scott Post No 73 G A R held a meeting at the post headquarters to plan observances for Memorial Day. Somerville Company EL Third Regiment and Lees Cadets may act as escorts and the post discussed funds from city councils and voluntary member contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winteld Scott Memorial Ey
Beides
Warneas
Crty
Paaiel Coough
Wiefeld Scott Post
G. A. KR
Report clears Liberty Street house of diphtheria rumors
Health officials investigated a gossip about a diphtheria case at a Liberty Street residence. Inspector Dunham and City Physician Altis reviewed the house, spoke with neighbors, and found only a single child with a brief sore throat, now fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Thevst
Board of Health
Liberty Street
Dunham
Altis
Decauty
Crescent League adopts flat admission for season
Plainfield managers agree on uniform price of twenty five cents for all Crescent League games. Next Saturday at 3 45 the Bicycle Club meets the Crescents with new uniforms and Mr Berrimman calling pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Athletic Club
Plainfield Crescent League
Arthur Mallard
Ue Fond Machine Tool Works
Hax
Rusyou
Hao Oo
Clinton Avenue
Crescent League
Adi Om Bo
Genes Acaeaion
Plainfield
Bicycle Club
The
Crescents
Titeworths Marrow Escape
Edward Titeworth of Plainfield narrowly escaped severe injury when a fractious horse startled him on Toenday afternoon. He had used a wagon harnessed in Coming's livery yard and, after driving to the State and Smith streets corner, the horse bolted throwing him and passing wheels over his legs. He sustained cuts to the forehead and bruises to limbs as the wagon wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Titeworth
Plainfield
Titeworth
State and
Smith Streets
Perth Amboy
Girl Stopped the Horse After Milk Wagon Scare
A horse attached to John Powers milk wagon ran away after bells on Alert’s Hose cart rang. a nearby girl grabbed the reins and stopped the horse at Madson Avenue and West Second Street. No injuries or damage occurred. Also notes on Queen City Lodge 226 Odd Fellows anniversary, a lecture by Rev Feederessing, and local business meeting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powers
South Plaingeld
Star Show
Queen City Lodge
C. F
West Second Street
Death of William Astor Ends Era for Astor Family
A Paris cable reports William Astor died suddenly in the early hours, leaving a widow, a son John Jacob Astor, and two married daughters. He was wealthy though less than his elder brother John Jacob, with wealth estimated at around 60 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seha Jacsb
Astor
Eider Devito
John Inesh Astor
Losvox
Paris
Willian Astor
Beart
William Astor
John Jacob Astor
John Jacob
Mr. Astor
Miss Willing
Philadelphia
Orme-Wilson
Mra
Oleman Drayton
William Waldorf Astor
Connecticut Weather Prophet Predicts Terrific May Storm
Prophet Vaughs of Connecticut claims a major Pacific storm will hit May 5 to 12 spanning the coast from California to New York with eerie movement across the continent. He asserts widespread disruption and warns sailors to avoid exposure as the storm progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophet Vaughs
Connecticut
Vaughan
Norwalk
Conn
Pacific Ocean
Washington
Wil
Pacific Coast
Lower
California
St Paul
St Louis
Vaugin
New York
Jersey
Vaughn
Sines
Paris
Two Trials Set In Justice Nash Court Yesterday
In Justice Nash court two cases were set for trial. Toho Mair sues John Wierenger and wife on a contract. adjourned for a week. Mary McCarthy sues Central Railroad Co for 200 damages. set for Monday May 2. Music Hall opens for dancing. Plainfield Lodge 14 celebrates 73rd American Odd Fellowship anniversary with entertainment and stage dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Nash
Toho Mair
John Wierenger
Mary McCarthy
The
Central Railroad Company
Plainfield Lodge
American Odd Fellowship
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Frisby
Round Park
Crescent Avenue
Union County Court
St Elizabeth
Winfield Heart Poet
G Aba
Young Men's Auxiliary
M. GC. A
Crescent Rink
Gillespie
India
North Avenue
Hope Chapel
Thureday
Much Warner
Therand Assembly
Pythian Sisterhood
New Jersey
South Amboy
Ely
East Front Street
Wark Aveue
Wazelle Engine Company No. 1
Wesfield
Howe
Potter Preas Works
Washington, D. C
Charles Cand
Westie
Inacio Jemmen
Sons of the Revolution
Ik Wan
Yeneralay
General Society
New York City
Ann Collier
Providence
Brl
Marjory
George Neal
Rockview Avenue
Ellis W. Hedges
Leon Abbott, Jr
Lilian A. Hall
Princifal
Me Park
Matthews
Kimtai
Fleming
Herring
Masons
Lyman
Depew, Tau
Bach
Rearisenreer
Ese Cub
Eurew Srm
Ieaunty
Bev. C. Feederessing
Beclaure
Cormer
Somerset Street
Dr. Richard
Cour
Dwish
Ricnanpa
Gieters
Court
I Wm
Classen
M. Dunham
Gente’ Outfitter
H. Hand
Plainfield, N. J
Peck's
Hoagland
Auver
Swain
P. O
V. L. Frazee
Groceries
West Front Street
MOY
Fellows
Music Hall
Plainfeld Lodge
T. Sullivan
M. Runyton &Undertakers
Eabainers
Maidan Seeman
Saad
M. J
Marines
D. M
Bristol
EQUEL
John C. Patrick
Berslee
W. Duns
Ape
Neuman Bros. Asil
We Mart
West Front
Rummel
Venino
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